Connect Fiber and Wi-Fi together for optimal performance.
Connect Fiber and Wi-Fi together for optimal performance.
I have a fiber connection that's really bad and costly. My cousin lives next door, so I was considering using his router LAN port and running an Ethernet cable to my house to split the bill. I wondered if adding more devices would slow things down or affect performance. Since both of us currently have a 100 Mbps connection, splitting the cost could give us around 300 Mbps at the same price? Edited February 2, 2021 by LogicalDrm
It depends on your router quality. Still, with 80Mbps and seven family members—two in online school plus streaming and gaming—it works just fine. If the cable runs outside, like between houses, use an optical adapter. Running Ethernet underground isn’t ideal unless you have a strong router and enough space between neighbors; otherwise, WiFi is better.
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Work should function properly. Just remember, your cousin could potentially violate his agreement with the ISP, and if caught, they might impose penalties. The key factor isn't how many devices are connected, but rather the volume of data exchanged. Ten devices streaming at 10Mbps is equivalent to one device using 10Mbps. If your cousin is already reaching the limit of his 100Mbps plan and you add more devices and attempt higher speeds, you’ll face significant slowdowns. Conversely, if both you and your devices are limited to 50Mbps, there should be no issues. Determining the cost of your 100Mbps or 300Mbps plans requires checking local pricing, as rates differ by location.
Discussing speeds like 300 mbps versus 100 mbps highlights problems when both activities happen simultaneously—especially if your router struggles to handle the load. For example, downloading a game from Steam while you play would likely cause noticeable delays. Besides technical issues, this behavior is essentially theft; though the risk of getting caught is low, it remains unethical.
No, it's not theft. Sharing your cousin's internet connection is simply helping someone access the internet without needing their own setup.